Beet and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad
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4.8
Beet and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad
Description
This salad combines fresh arugula leaves with medium-cooked and diced beet, creating a base that contrasts in peppery and earthy tones. Thin slices of apple add a crisp, mildly sweet component. Chunks of tangy goat cheese lend creaminess that complements the other fresh ingredients. Roasted walnuts enhance the texture with crunchy, nutty notes, and dried cranberries add a tart sweetness that brightens each bite.
Before serving, the salad is tossed lightly with beet dressing, which melds the flavors and coats the ingredients without overpowering. The mixture of tender, crunchy, creamy, and sweet elements provides a complex mouthfeel and flavor profile. The salad works well as a starter or a light meal, bringing seasonal vegetables and complementary fruits together.
Ingredients
- 8 oz arugula
- 3 oz goat cheese
- 1 apple large
- 1 beet medium, cooked
- 1/2 cup walnuts roasted
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup beet dressing
Instructions
- Make a batch of beet salad dressing.
- Assemble the salad by placing the arugula leaves at the bottom of a large bowl. Top them with slices of apple and diced beets.
- Top the salad with chunks of goat cheese.
- Sprinkle with roasted walnuts and cranberries. Toss in the dressing right before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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